The Flyers, who had battled back into the thick of the Metropolitan Division standings after a bad start to the season, have only three wins in their last 10 games. According to CSN Philadelphia, Flyers’ head coach Craig Berube called his team “fragile” following this latest defeat.

Led by Jarome Iginla and his four-point night – two goals, two assists – the Bruins jumped out to a four-goal lead after 40 minutes and added two more on the power play in the third, nullifying any faint hopes of a Philadelphia comeback.

The Bruins were rested, with a four-day break. The Flyers were playing their third game in four days. One team was refreshed, the other not so much.

“Right from the first shift we were into it,” Iginla told NHL.com. “Every line was ready to go. You don’t get many breaks during the season, and when you get them you want to make the most, show coach you can handle it too.”

They only played forty eight games last year. And they have to cram all the games in with the Olympic break. These guys just aren’t back to full season capability. And the Bs were terribly rested while the Flyers were obviously spent.

Other than the fact this game was in Philly how did everyone expect this thing to go? I think the NHL has to look at doing a better job of balancing the schedule. How can you make a team that has played three times in four nights take on a team that hasn’t played since Monday? That being said, the Olympic break is just around the corner. I think March will tell us who the real contenders are.

mp1131211 - Jan 25, 2014 at 6:38 PM

The flyers’ problems are not because of last years lock out. That’s laughable. Shouldn’t the Bs have still been tired from the playoffs if that were the case?

all the teams had a compressed schedule last year- and they all have it this year prior to the Olympics, so they should used it to it not sure how much of an excuse this is, other than the Bs were rested

It was actually the Flyers fourth game in five nights. They played Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and today. I dunno. Seems like a lot to me.

The Bruins have four games between now and next Saturday at this time. And they played today, so that’s five in about 171 hours, and I ain’t liking it.

joey4id - Jan 25, 2014 at 6:40 PM

I believe the Flyers are cooked. I’ve been predicting they won’t make the playoffs since October.

joey4id – Oct 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM
idk. can they maintain a pace to play 12 games over .500? Considering schedules, traveling, injuries, lack of depth on d, it’s practically impossible for them to make up for loss ground. they were in a similar situation last year with 21 games to play. mathematically possible but unrealistic.

joey4id – Nov 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM
its great for us to see the flyers turn it around. they have some good talent. still don’t think they will make the playoffs because they’re not strong enough to make for lost ground, their d is too slow. things will only get tougher from here on in.

joey4id – Dec 5, 2013 at 10:24 AM
It was a big win considering they came back from a 2 goal deficit. Let’s not forget that the Wings had their b squad dressed last night. Coburn got beat at center ice on Franzen’s goal and he had to hold Helm inside the blue line which lead to a penalty. Signs that he is too slow, and he will get beat often especially when playing against the better teams. You know you re weak on d when Coburn is playing when you re down 2 players. No doubt Mason is doing well, and they have some very good players, but overall depth is lacking. In the past 12 years very few teams made the playoffs with less than 90 points. Very difficult task when every game is a make or break a season since being 1 7 0. Most other teams are playing to win games whereas the Flyers who are constantly in a do or die mode. That wears a team down quickly. Fatigue and injury go hand in hand, so they have to be very very lucky on top of battling the mental fatigue of chasing teams for a playoff spot.

The problem with the Flyers is their defense is not that good. You can’t be giving up 4,5,or,6 goals a night and expect to win. Giving up that many goals is not a recipe for success. The Flyers have the scoring and Goaltending(yes even though Mason is struggling). I can’t Blame Steve Masons struggles solely on him, he does deserve some of the blame, but the defense deserves more. Its hard to be a good goaltender when your defense hangs out to dry.

Absolutely not hes far from problem, need to sure up back end. If I was betting man Id bet they shop the like of Read, B.Schenn, and Coutorier. Id say that rock solid forwards who will def be with team are Giroux, Simmonds, Voracheck.. Id imagine the flyers would love to try to move Hartnell and Vinny but no team be dumb enough to take the contract and also but would have to waive there No Trades.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:06 PM

You would make a horrible GM you don’t not trade a player because he is not the problem ! Your solution is trade one of the others and get the same type player in return whats that result I think your already seeing it !

One hundred percent wrong they already locked up two cornerstones and gave long deals to trade them a short time later. Giroux just got a big extension this team will be built around him, call me what you want trading Giroux is assanine, hes there engine he there constant, trade read schenn or coutz bc they are still young are relatively cheap and make them attractive.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:19 PM

I beg to differ,,,,, Claude G is a highly skilled player not a cornerstone you have the two confused !

If Im a bad GM bc I wouldn’t trade Giroux your a horrible talent evaluator if you think he isn’t a cornerstone of a franchise and hes the player to build around. trade him you have nothing for fans to come out a see, no one to sell tickets.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:26 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA come out and see ???? There unwatchable with the greatest player in the world now ! HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHa your funny

Just a hater bud your proved it there, saying on one hand trade G bc he skilled player then you make fun of him over best player in the world comment. Ill mark you down as Flyer hater at least watch a game so you know what you speak of.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:40 PM

Iam not a hater but your a stepford !

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:45 PM

Your a fool because It sounds to me your more about ” having someone to come out and see ” rather than see a CUP raised I now realize Iam talking to rookie ! Go to the carnival you idiot !

I far from conform but think what you want bud said simply there are def other less drastic measures that can be taken to right the ship. Coutz, Schenn, and Read would fetch you a solid #2 dman accompanied with they have 18 mill to spend in July so it can be fixed don’t need massive overhaul new direction and when Captain is traded that is what you imply.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:51 PM

Are you speaking in code to other stepford fans because that is hard to decrypt !

Every time you open your mouth bud I realize I know a lot more than you, a person that has to harass and name call the person he speaks to obviously he is implying he has no factual information or intellectual thing to say so he resorts to name calling to make him feel better. Go back and get into you racecar bed you juvenile.

Alright bud take care have to do grown up things now like put my 7 year old daughter to bed. Looks like you have something in common with her both read on 2nd grade level. Good luck with your Giroux trade on Playstation 3 let me know if your best friend that wears a headset accepts it.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 9:16 PM

Make sure you hang up your CLARKE jersey so it ain’t wrinkled for the carnival too ! OHHHHH!

I might be one of the few but I’m with you on that one.Claude Giroux might have a lot of skills he’s not captain material and certainly not worth the contract he’ll get.You cant just ”slide” when you’re the captain you need to work harder and skate as hard as you can and he does slide a lot.He’s lazy and you dont build your team around a guy like that.If you do build around him the foundations will be weak and you will need to do a full ”rebuild” one day or the other.I say trade him for a package or a solid D and let the other young players develop.

elmerbrownelmerbrown - Jan 25, 2014 at 9:41 PM

Steelworriors55 great handle by the way,,, your talking too one of the few FLYERS fan since (69) that knows the Flyers C is not even in the same stratosphere as your C ! The Flyers had the balls to trot out the 74 Flyers team today Cmon Man !!!

STEELWARRIORS– Most likely a penguin fan saying it be good idea to trade Giroux, I wonder why LOL JK. Its to late hes got the contract already 8.2 mill/ yr until 2020 so that a moot point. He s far from lazy but def could make stride in captain department, he just turned 26. As for the C label id argue it isn’t just a flyers team id say the C has changed as the game evolved the C isn’t what it used to be league wide from back in late 70’s early 80’s

As a flyers fan I will be first to admit, I got a false sense of hope when we went on a a west coast swing, played likes of Yotes, Canucks, etc and went 5-1 I had thought this team had turned a corner, boy was I wrong. This week has cemented to me that we are just not a good club, offensively we are close maybe a goal scorer away, in net I truly feel we are fine. Its defensively, where in lie the problem when we uped the level of competition like we did this week, Bruins, Jackets etc our blueline was exposed and it was exposed good. Grossman, Streit, Schenn are truly garbage in our own end. Its sad to think but father time has caught up to Kimmo and he is a shell of himself. The only serviceable d man is Coburn, he can still skate, and I really think he just caught into trying to do so much bc he pair mate is so bad. We will not make the playoffs nor is it worth it because we just get bounced anyway. Still early but anyone that would try to convince me the East Final wont be BOS/Pitt id probably call you nuts.

joey4id - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:04 PM

You had my attention until you referenced Coburn. Every game he is the direct cause of a goal. Kimmo may have lost a step or two, but his error factor is much lower that those of Coburn, Schenn, and Grossman.

Ok. Im just telling you many people see it the way I said bc local papers and guys that cover team said that teams have called on the availability of Coburn, people don’t call for bad players. They almost traded him before the Holiday to Oilers.

joey4id - Jan 25, 2014 at 8:24 PM

I guess I’m missing something because every game I watch he’s directly responsible for a goal. Maybe he would be better with another team. idk….

Yes I here you hes only 29 hes 6-5 can skate potential is there man, and the flashes hes shown, hes solid player. The Blueline right now in Philadelphia is just pathetic , he prb product of his environment sees all the other stiffs and they rubbing off LOL

so joey (aka mrs know it all) you sure seem to have alot of time to watch every flyer game along with every other team’s games when they are playing at the same time…. seeing how you critique every team on this message forum and break down their entire game scheme .
you’re still the funniest lil nancy to pick on on this forum lol

Yes, im not sure an realistic Flyers fan thinks our 4 games in 5 days and Bruins layoff was the cause of this debacle. I was at game there is serious Talent gap between the two clubs and sadly my Flyers have a lot of catching up to do. I wish I had stop watch because id say the b’s were in Flyers end for 2 period s plus

Unfortunately, against the best the East has to offer, Philly saw just how far they are away from contending for the cup. The sad thing is, the East is not nearly as strong as the West. As a huge Flyers fan, who knows when/if I will ever see them win the cup.